20 years after delivering his most famous speech, former Prime Minister Paul Keating bookended it with another oration. Keating gave this commemorative address at the National Remembrance Day service at … Continue reading →

Since the announcement of the Federal election date, you can be sure the lines of lobbyists have been lengthening. Persuading a a politician to support your interests in the next few … Continue reading →

Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai addressed the United Nations today, on her 16th birthday. It was her first public appearance since being shot by the Taliban on her way to school … Continue reading →

Dealing with defeat – one of the hardest, saddest, and most challenging aspects of being in public life. Julia Gillard was her usual self: straightforward, businesslike, good humoured, down to … Continue reading →

Staring down an outrageous scandal that’s been brewing for years, Australia’s Head of Army, Chief Lieutenant General David Morrison last night told members of the forces what’s expected of them, … Continue reading →